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Forum: United States
Oct 30th, 2017, 12:58 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 12,047
Posted By indiancouple

Very difficult for me to answer that question, as...

Very difficult for me to answer that question, as I have personally not taken any cruise yet, either in Alaska or elsewhere. We planned our itinerary based on what resident experts of Alaska...
Forum: United States
Apr 27th, 2017, 02:15 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 12,047
Posted By indiancouple

Hi Fan-of-indiancouple !! Sorry for the delayed...

Hi Fan-of-indiancouple !! Sorry for the delayed response, as I was travelling.

I think your revised itinerary is just excellent, and you should not change it one bit. I also think you will be able...
Forum: United States
Apr 1st, 2017, 08:31 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 12,047
Posted By indiancouple

Hello, your screen-name as Fan of Indiancouple is...

Hello, your screen-name as Fan of Indiancouple is so so flattering. Many thanks !

I think your itinerary is excellent. It is not too rushed, and covers all the high points in adequate time. Some...
Forum: United States
Mar 26th, 2017, 10:58 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 12,047
Posted By indiancouple

Hi SPAT, have gone through your itinerary, which...

Hi SPAT, have gone through your itinerary, which I think is very well planned. Some brief comments :
1. On 2nd Sept, try and get as early a start as possible. Ehen you do the Exit Glacier at Seward,...
Forum: United States
Mar 24th, 2017, 09:36 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 12,047
Posted By indiancouple

The revised plan sounds better, although still a...

The revised plan sounds better, although still a bit hectic on the day of glacier trek at Matanuska. Did you try the Homestead Cabins near the Matanuska glacier, where we stayed, and found absolutely...
Forum: United States
Mar 24th, 2017, 05:17 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 12,047
Posted By indiancouple

Hi Hang20. Sorry for the late reply, as I did not...

Hi Hang20. Sorry for the late reply, as I did not check the site the last few days.

I cannot comment on the Homer portion of your trip, since we did not go there. However, I do see a problem in...
Forum: United States
Mar 3rd, 2017, 09:46 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 12,047
Posted By indiancouple

Either itinerary is fine. You are wondering what...

Either itinerary is fine. You are wondering what to do for 2 extra days. My suggestions :
1. Spend your arrival day in Anchorage itself. I do not know where you are flying in from, but regardless, I...
Forum: United States
Jul 29th, 2016, 09:42 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 12,047
Posted By indiancouple

Thanks for the appreciation mycruise. Glad you...

Thanks for the appreciation mycruise. Glad you had a wonderful time.
Forum: United States
Jan 15th, 2016, 05:28 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 12,047
Posted By indiancouple

Hi mycruise. I would certainly recommend staying...

Hi mycruise. I would certainly recommend staying in Matanuska. From Whittier, the drive to Matanuska will be shorter than what we did from Seward (with a cruise thrown in between !!). Palmer is just...
Forum: United States
Jun 20th, 2014, 08:38 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 12,047
Posted By indiancouple

Too bad jysharma. When we went in 2012, all the...

Too bad jysharma. When we went in 2012, all the expensive trips which you mentioned were available as 2-for-1, which made it great value for money. In fact it was too good to be true, and too good to...
Forum: United States
Jun 10th, 2014, 07:52 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 12,047
Posted By indiancouple

Sorry, got a bit confused. The Milepost is the...

Sorry, got a bit confused. The Milepost is the excellent guide. The Northern Lights Coupon Book is the one with value coupons, which has to be purchased separately. Both are extremely worth it.
Forum: United States
Jun 10th, 2014, 07:50 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 12,047
Posted By indiancouple

I hope you have purchased the latest copy of...

I hope you have purchased the latest copy of Milepost. It is an excellent mile-by-mile guide to Alaska, and the best "guide book" for that State. And it has great value coupons inside.
Forum: United States
Jun 10th, 2014, 07:46 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 12,047
Posted By indiancouple

I totally approve of your changed plans. Have fun...

I totally approve of your changed plans. Have fun !
Forum: United States
Jun 6th, 2014, 07:06 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 12,047
Posted By indiancouple

Hi jysharma, I think you have an excellent...

Hi jysharma, I think you have an excellent itinerary, and you have certainly done your homework well.You mention that you are young, and prefer an active vacation - your itinerary certainly reflects...
Forum: United States
Jun 4th, 2014, 08:17 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 12,047
Posted By indiancouple

Glad you enjoyed the report Will. It has been...

Glad you enjoyed the report Will. It has been quite a while since I wrote it. You bring back good memories.
Forum: United States
Feb 1st, 2014, 06:58 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 12,047
Posted By indiancouple

Glad you liked the TR. We aim to please !

Glad you liked the TR. We aim to please !
Forum: United States
Nov 5th, 2013, 09:05 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 12,047
Posted By indiancouple

Jackie, if I recall correctly, I booked the...

Jackie, if I recall correctly, I booked the shuttle buses about 45 days before departure. It is important only if you want the morning departure buses (which I would recommend), which tend to get...
Forum: United States
Nov 4th, 2013, 07:35 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 12,047
Posted By indiancouple

Hi Jackie. No I do not recommend the shorter...

Hi Jackie. No I do not recommend the shorter tour. In fact I do not recommend the "Tours" in Denali at all. I highly recommend the shuttle bus, which is much much cheaper, and offers a lot of...
Forum: United States
Sep 1st, 2013, 04:41 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 12,047
Posted By indiancouple

Your revised itinerary sounds much more sensible...

Your revised itinerary sounds much more sensible and doable. Some suggestions :
On 10th, when you reach Fairbanks from Barrow, unless it is very late, would strongly suggest that you pick up your...
Forum: United States
Aug 16th, 2013, 01:14 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 12,047
Posted By indiancouple

We are also not residents of USA, and had no...

We are also not residents of USA, and had no problems in renting the car. Do carry both your ILP and your home driving license (I hope it is the smart card variety). Some rental companies look for...
Forum: United States
Aug 14th, 2013, 12:32 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 12,047
Posted By indiancouple

Hi shanmugam, I am not sure if I understand your...

Hi shanmugam, I am not sure if I understand your question completely.
1. You ask : "Will the car company allow me to drive down from Fairbanks to Seward via the National park highway? No dirt or...
Forum: United States
Aug 1st, 2013, 08:02 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 12,047
Posted By indiancouple

Hi ahotpoet, we used Tripadvisor to select our...

Hi ahotpoet, we used Tripadvisor to select our accommodations, concentrating on the B&B listings rather than the hotels. The ratings on Tripadvisor have never let me down, and we were very happy with...
Forum: United States
Jul 1st, 2013, 09:26 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 12,047
Posted By indiancouple

Thanks Bonnierose and Tomarkot for the nice...

Thanks Bonnierose and Tomarkot for the nice words. Do not delay your Alaska visit by too much..... go there before all the glaciers vanish with global warming !
Forum: United States
Jun 28th, 2013, 10:10 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 12,047
Posted By indiancouple

Would highly recommend the MICA guided walk...

Would highly recommend the MICA guided walk though !
Forum: United States
Jun 17th, 2013, 08:29 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 12,047
Posted By indiancouple

Sorry for the delayed response, as I was...

Sorry for the delayed response, as I was travelling. If we had to do it all over again, I doubt if we would change anything. I think we just spent the right amount of time everywhere.

Cannot...
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